Russia 1
Russia 2
Russia 3
100
Which two superpowers were involved in the Cold War?
A.
UK and Australia
B.
Germany and France.
C.
United States and Soviet Union
D.
China and Japan.
C. US/Soviet Union
100
What ideology emphasizes state control of production and resources?
A.
Communism
B.
Socialism
C.
Democracy
D.
Capitalism
A. Communism
100
In the early 1990s, the economies of both Russia and Poland —
A.thrived after a transition from capitalism to socialism
B.struggled because of rising wages for workers
C.struggled during the transition from communism to capitalism
D.thrived because of increased foreign investments in business
C- .struggled during the transition from communism to capitalism
200
Industrial Revolution : _________ ::
Bolshevik Revolution : _________.
A.Communism, capitalism
B.Socialism, capitalism
C.Capitalism, communism
D.Socialism, communism
C- Capitalism, communism
200
Which of the following is true about the tundra climate?
A.It averages less rainfall per year than some deserts.
B.It experiences frequent frontal weather disturbances.
C.It has average yearly temperatures that are very high.
D.It is influenced by offshore trade winds in the summer.
A.It averages less rainfall per year than some deserts.
200
Sports in Russia suffered significantly with the collapse of the Soviet Union for which of the following reasons?
A.lack of interest
B.reduced government support
C.new emphasis on education
D.renewed interest in ballet
B.reduced government support
300
The Transcaucasia is a name that means "Mountain of Language". Why would this be the name given to this area?
A.It was a migration route between Europe and Asia.
B.It is a very significant area in the Islamic religion.
C.It is geographically unique in its features and shape.
D.It is located in a country where the dominant language changes.
A.It was a migration route between Europe and Asia.
300
What factor does the Russian government believe supports its claim to resources at the North Pole?
A.
climate change
B.
legal precedent
C.
geographic features
D.
technological superiority
C.
geographic features
300
Which is a cultural pattern of contemporary Russia that distinguishes it from its communist roots?
A.Russian law prohibits organized religion.
B.Russians have a new celebration like the Day of the Dead.
C.Russian law prohibits European emigration.
D.Russians have a new social class of wealthy business people.
D.Russians have a new social class of wealthy business people.
400
How have the shifting Russian cultural and political beliefs of the late 20th century affected Russia's election policies?
A.Resident aliens all have the right to vote.
B.Russian citizens have the right to vote.
C.Certain Communist Party members cannot participate in elections.
D.Certain ethnic groups cannot participate in elections.
B.Russian citizens have the right to vote.
400
Which country extends more than 6,000 miles from east to west and is divided by mountains into two different continents?
A.China
B.India
C.Russia
D.Middle East
C- Russia
400
Throughout history, the harsh climate in Russia has --
A.
caused a great deal of problems for citizens
B.
served as an excuse for political unrest
C.
served as protection from foreign invaders
D.
caused a great deal of anguish for leaders
C.
served as protection from foreign invaders
500
From which city did the plague spread to the Mediterranean coast?
A.
Constantinople
B.
Genoa
C.
Mecca
D.
Delhi
A. Constantinople
500
Which geographic factor most influenced Peter the Great’s expansion of Russian territory during the 18th centuries?
A.
access to the Mediterranean Sea
B.
access to a Pacific Ocean seaport
C.
access to lands with year-long growing seasons
D.
access to a port that would not freeze during winter
D.
access to a port that would not freeze during winter
500
Why did the Russian Federation invade Ukraine?
A.
To prevent Ukraine from joining the European Union.
B.
To prevent Ukraine from joining NATO
C.
To protect Russian interests in the Crimean Peninsula.
D.
All of the Above
D- All of the above